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Hovorka Family History

Hovorka Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname for a talkative person hovorka from hovor ‘talk chat conversation’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hovorka family from?

You can see how Hovorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovorka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hovorka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Hovorka families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hovorka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hovorka families in 1880.
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What did your Hovorka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovorka. 19% of Hovorka men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hovorka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovorka were Foreman and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hovorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovorka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 392 immigration records available for the last name Hovorka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 512 military records available for the last name Hovorka. For the veterans among your Hovorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovorka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hovorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hovorka in 1950 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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